OMG !!!! 806 Mega Score

[toploader55]

Well, if there is any truth to the rumor "Save your money for a rainy day" ...

Here we go.

 

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Here is a Set that I've been Dreaming of for 2-3 years s

Haven't touched them yet

 

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Ain't they Sweet ???

Getting ready to Fire them Up

And He Lights up

 

[joelippard]

Congratulations

You better watch out, that Unimatic's gonna get jealous on you!

 

[appnut]

that Unimatic's gonna get jealous on you!

LOL, Joe I was thinking the same thing.

 

[toploader55]

A Handsome Pair

HA 806 and a HDE806

Just runniong them Now on their Maden Bleach and Scrub Voyage with Persil, Hot Water, and STPP. (Ya know... just to kill anything in there.

 

[toploader55]

Nice and Shiny

No Rust anywhere.

 

[appnut]

Chrome decorative strip

Peter, do I see these have the chrome decorative strip near the edge of the top of the cabinets? the same-looking ones on Omaha Craigslist do not have that.

 

[toploader55]

Dryer...

HOL. Never had one before, but the filter was Spotless

 

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Look at the Drum...

Spotless.

Look Ma ...No Chips

 

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Behind the Curtain...

Spotless.
There is a note on the Wiring Diagram... Motor Changed by "Joey" on 8/19/1982

 

[washernoob]

WOOOOOW!

Gorgeous machines! Holy moly. Find of the week I'd say! Love the color. And its just so minty looking.

Major congrats!

 

[toploader55]

And they...

Did a hell of a job as there is no "Crap" underneath.

 

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Under the Lid...

This is a after Pic, But I tell you there wasn't much to clean

The Man that sold me this set told me how hiw wife pulled the post in all directions to clean the Basket Rim

 

[gadgetgary]

OMFG

Congrats!

Tub light??

 

[toploader55]

And...

Look at the Injector.

Looks to me like it's Brand New

 

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Have you ever seen...

The Under Carriage look like this ???

These guys that took care of this machine were Very Proud of the work they did

 

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New Pump too.

And the Timer Makes the "Scratch Noise" when Advancing.

LOVE THAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

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Maiden Defunk Wash

Too Much Fabric Softner used in this guy...

Hot Wash, Persil, and Clorox.

Should be Smelling like OMG... FRESH !!!!

 

[a440]

Awesome find!
Beautiful!

 

[toploader55]

Thanks Guys.

Hey Gadget...

Forgot the Tub Light thing. Went to HOMO Depot and they had None. Went to NAPA and had nothing. (We're talking Cape Cod Here) But Yes it has one. Anyone can tell me where I can get one ??? And Yes, The Tub Light Lens is there. YIKES !!!!

 

[appnut]

Eddie, I"m sorry, I got you confused with Peter--the Unimatic confused me lol. This is an incredible find. the undercarriage is so clean you could eat off it.

 

[bajaespuma]

Aferim!

Lovely set of 806's with the good bleach dispenser yet! You will get much satisfaction out of these, they are really classic machines.

The light's available at any hardware store. Do you need to know what kind of bulb to use?

 

[toploader55]

And...

Coldspot66 did a great favor for me today.

This wonderful crazy old woman that saw one of my Letters to the Editor a few months ago, when I was on a rant and mentioned that I collect old vintage machines, remembered the letter and contacted me about a old DM Kenmore she has.
I went over and told her "I'm not a repair guy but I'll have a look." Well, I looked. Seemed to me it was from the 70's and it was only a belt.

John came out today and through many under his breaths said "What the f--k an I doing here" ?

But he got the job done and the Whack Job Lady was thrilled.

What a hoot. 1972 DM was saved by John. New Belt, Ran Great, and it will be here after she's gone.

God , I love this place.

 

[toploader55]

BTW...

After John came down here today to service the Whack Job Lady, He came back to the house to see my "Museum". I hooked up the Unimatic. Ran a Load through, They chatted for awhile, and Everything is cool.

Now I think I'm going to do my Maiden Wash in the 806 and try a Video. I'll have to try to remember how to do that. LOL

Thanks Guys for the Reviews.

 

[polkanut]

Eddie,

Please tell us why the previous owners got rid of such beautiful machines. Were they downsizing their household, or just wanted something newer?

 

[qsd-dan]

SCOOOOOOOORRREEEE!!!

I love it when previous owners take exceptional care of their stuff!

As for the tub light, I get my bulbs from Ace Hardware. Same bulb is used for timer dial lights on pre '66 TOL machines too, so I stack up on 'em. You never know when they'll disappear in this unstable world.

 

[toploader55]

Thanks Dan for the Info

I went to Homo Depot,,, not available... Went to NAPA... they couldn't figure it out (Cape Cod ya know)

As far as the "Guy" told me about selling the set... Ya Ready...

His wife wanted a FL set that was "More Dependable" and saved water then "These Old Beasts", What a Joke... and the "guy" that sold these to me said " She'll miss these" and said "Yup. Your right when the laundry comes out stinky and grey"

I'm Happy as a Clam.

Vid tomorrow as my Camera ran out of fuel.

Once again... "Love you guys' (and Gals)

 

[tomturbomatic]

Corngratulations! (in honor of the harvest festival)
I have the same pair in white. The dryer is great for sheets because the drum is too small to allow them to ball up. It is slower than a WP or vintage GE, though. Hope you have lots of fun with your dream machines.

 

[toploader55]

Thanks Tom

I look forward to hooking her up tommorrow.